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CWC 329 - New York PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 36 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silverio (4) vs (0) Steel
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverio trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Silverio is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel is defending well.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Silverio keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to control Silverio's posture but Silverio avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel gets back to half guard.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silverio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Silverio sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio uses his free foot to push down on Steel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (0) Steel
Silverio looking to control but Steel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Steel tries to hold on but Silverio pushes him away.
Silverio takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (10) vs (0) Steel
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the position but Silverio manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
Silverio trying to control.
Silverio is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Steel is defending well though. Silverio let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Silverio.
Steel is really stuck here.
Will Silverio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Steel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Steel prevents Silverio from getting a body triangle.
Steel trying to control the action but Silverio just sinks the hooks in.
Steel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Steel trying to control the hands but Silverio won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel fending off the submission attempt from Silverio.
Silverio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silverio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Steel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silverio gets his way!
Silverio looking for the choke but no joy.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silverio looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is looking to control Steel but Steel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silverio struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silverio is not going to allow Steel to sit and survive in this position.
Silverio is controlling the position but Steel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Steel wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is pressing down on Silverio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Silverio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silverio is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel trying to control here.
Silverio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silverio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Silverio is controlling the pace.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel pulls Silverio in close to his closed guard and prevents Silverio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel is trying to keep Silverio in close.
Steel controlling the position.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Silverio is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pushing down on Steel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is taking a breather. Steel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silverio wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel trying to control but Silverio postures up.
Silverio is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
Silverio tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (10) vs (2) Steel
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Silverio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel stays in close to Silverio's body and controls the position.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (2) Steel
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (12) vs (4) Steel
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Silverio is really struggling to control Steel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silverio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silverio tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silverio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silverio is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (14) vs (4) Steel
Silverio tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silverio advances to half guard.
Silverio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel is just riding it out for now. Silverio eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the position well.
Silverio trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Silverio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is staying active underneath Silverio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Carlos Silverio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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